The rent-a-car faces the challenge of hyperconnectivity for the sake of safe driving

Safety is the factor most valued by users of rental cars. In fact, 76% are willing to pay more to use a car with better connectivity if this factor provides guarantees against possible incidents, according to a survey conducted by Goldcar.

The vast majority of those surveyed (83%) show total confidence in technology as an element that makes driving easier. The technological features most highly valued by drivers in terms of safety are those that allow a certain degree of predictability while driving, such as the ability to notify drivers when they are driving, and the ability to detect the driver's vehicle's position on the road;such as the ability to notify the driver of a excess speed(35%) or a accident stretch(33%) and the inclusion of a excess alcohol detector at the wheel (32%).

Another of the factors analyzed in the study is the coexistence with pedestrians and cyclists and the improvements that the connected car can introduce in this area. In this regard, 51% say that a built-in emergency braking system or a pedestrian presence warning system (42%) could be key to avoiding accidents.

As for cyclists, 50% of users would be grateful if the vehicle had a warning system to indicate the safety distance being maintained with cyclists, and 45% an alert to detect their proximity.

With regard to cyclists, 50% of users would be grateful if the vehicle had a warning system to indicate the safety distance  being maintained with cyclists, and 45% an alert to detect their proximity.